The Way

The Bible has been interpreted in countless ways throughout history, but one of the most transformative approaches is understanding it through symbolism and allegory. For too long, many have approached the Bible with a literal mindset , missing out on the profound spiritual principles that lie beneath the surface. In fact, the Bible text itself suggests that its stories, characters, and events are not to be taken literally, but instead are symbolic representations of deeper spiritual truths. The Veil of Literalism In Galatians 4:24-26 (NIV), Paul explicitly states that the story of Sarah and Hagar is " an allegory ," and in Romans 2:28-29 (NIV), he teaches that the true meaning of being a "Jew" is not external but internal, representing an inner spiritual awakening. The Bible, through these passages, invites us to look beyond the surface and understand that its characters and events represent internal states of consciousness . When we read the Bible literally, we b...

For centuries, certain biblical figures have been cast in the shadows—seen as fallen, sinful, or morally weak. Yet Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is not a record of external sins or virtues. It is a psychological allegory , a symbolic journey of the awareness, where each character represents a state of consciousness within us. When we understand this, those once-condemned figures reveal spiritual concepts, not cautionary tales. Let’s unravel some of the most common myths through the symbolic vision Neville offers. Mary Magdalene: Not a Prostitute, but the Cleansed Imagination The myth: That she was a former prostitute. The truth (Neville’s view): Mary represents the imagination purified —a woman no longer tormented by unlovely states (the " seven demons "). She becomes the first to witness the resurrection , not because of morality, but because the awakened imagination is the only part of us capable of perceiving fulfilled desire. “She turns from the world o...

One common criticism of the Law or Assumption (law of manifestation) — especially from a Christian-influenced perspective — is that it “ makes man like God .” (despite the text saying that from the very beginning) It's seen as arrogant or blasphemous for someone to claim they can create their own reality. And yet, this critique often stems not from what the Bible truly says, but from how it has been most commonly interpreted — particularly through the lens of separation. The External God Illusion Traditional Christianity tends to present God as an external being — a distant, authoritative figure who must be pleased, petitioned, or obeyed. From this framework, the idea that a human could shape reality by imagining or declaring something is immediately offensive. But this entire structure rests on a misreading of the Bible’s symbolic language. As Neville Goddard — and mystics before him — pointed out, the Bible is not a secular history book, but a psychological drama unfolding wi...

The story of Sodom and Gomorrah in the Bible is often misinterpreted as a tale of divine punishment for immorality, particularly targeting the LGBTQ+ community. However, seen through Neville Goddard’s understanding of consciousness and imagination , the story becomes a  metaphor for the transformation of the mind. At its heart is the revelation of creative power—and the initial resistance to it. The narrative symbolises the burning away of old, fixed beliefs and the emergence of a new way of thinking, one that aligns with creative freedom and delight in the imagination. The Discovery of Manifestation: Abraham and Sarah as States of Awareness Abraham and Sarah represent symbolic states of consciousness within the individual. They are not historical figures but inner postures—states that wrestle with belief, imagination, and the limits imposed by reason or experience. The biblical promise that Abraham will become the father of many nations is a metaphor for the birth of expanded pos...

Words like judgement and righteousness echo across the pages of Scripture—heavy with consequence, divine authority, and often, fear. In traditional readings, these terms are usually framed as courtroom decrees: God as judge , man as defendant, and salvation as a verdict granted only through moral perfection or religious loyalty. But Neville Goddard flips this on its head. To Neville, the Bible is not a legal document, but a psychological allegory. Judgement is not punishment—it is selection . Righteousness is not moral piety—it is alignment with the imaginative act . Literalism misses this entirely, chaining the reader to an external authority and burying the symbols that were meant to awaken the divine within. Lost in Translation 1. The Misuse of ‘Judgement’: From Selection to Condemnation Literalism treats judgement as a divine sentencing—an event in time where God rewards the faithful and damns the wicked. But Neville reveals it as something far more intimate and immediate. Judge...

Understanding Neville Goddard’s Perspective on Literalism and Inner Awakening What Is Religious Psychosis? Religious psychosis is not a clinical term, but it names a real and tragic condition: the mind trapped in a maze of fear, guilt, and authoritarian dogma, all under the pretence of devotion. In this state, scripture becomes superstition, obedience replaces awareness, and God is no longer the creative spark within but a towering figure to appease without. Neville Goddard never used the term religious psychosis explicitly, but he certainly exposed it. For him, religion divorced from imagination is not only useless—it’s dangerous. “Imagination is God ,” he taught, and the true gospel is not external worship or rigid ritual, but an inward awakening to that fact. 1. Literalism: The Root of the Madness “The Bible is a psychological drama,” Neville insisted—not a history book or moral code. Religious psychosis begins when that truth is ignored. Taking scripture literally rips it from th...

Neville Goddard taught that every story, law and figure in Scripture is the symbolic language of consciousness. In his view, the man-figures represent our conscious mind—the part that wills, decides and imagines—and the women-figures represent our subconscious—the part that faithfully brings to life whatever the conscious mind assumes. When we apply the Law of Assumption to these passages, we see that what the Bible “commands” is not a set of external rules but a description of how thought becomes reality. Below we re-read six frequently misused texts purely through this lens of conscious and subconscious interaction. 1. Leviticus 18:22; 20:13 – “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman” Literal abuse: Condemnation of same-sex love. Symbolic truth: These verses describe the misuse of imagination when the conscious mind (man) wrongfully assumes it must limit the subconscious (woman). The real command is: “Do not impose restrictive beliefs on your subconscious.” Whenever ...

For centuries, people have searched the Bible for guidance on everything from morality to identity. And yet, when read symbolically—as a psychological and spiritual journey, as Neville Goddard taught—it becomes clear: the Bible says nothing about gay people. Not because they’re excluded, but because the Bible isn’t about outer identities at all. It’s about states of consciousness , imagination, and inner transformation. When we stop treating the Bible as a rulebook and start reading it as the drama of the human mind, we discover that its true subject is not behaviour but being . The Bible Is About States, Not Sexuality Neville Goddard taught that every story, character, and event in Scripture represents a state of consciousness. David and Goliath, Egypt and Israel, the disciples of Jesus—none are external histories, but symbolic portrayals of inner psychological conditions and movements of imagination. So when we approach the Bible symbolically, we’re not looking for moral codes ...

The Bible has long mystified readers. For some, it is a book of literal history and law. For others, it is something more profound: a spiritual manual encoded in symbol and parable, speaking to the inner world of man. But what does the Bible itself say about how it should be read? In its own words, the symbolic interpretation doesn’t just hold up—it triumphs. Let’s explore the key passages where the Bible directly points us inward, away from the surface letter and into the realm of spiritual meaning. “The letter gives death, but the spirit gives life” — 2 Corinthians 3:6, BBE This is Paul at his clearest. The “letter” is the literal reading of the text, and it gives death—not in the sense of physical harm, but in spiritual stagnation. Literalism fixes the mind on outward obedience, judgement, and fear. It cuts us off from transformation. The spirit, by contrast, gives life. This is the symbolic reading—one that treats each story as a mirror of the soul. In this mode, the Bible b...

The Bible is often approached through the lens of religion, morality, or historical interest—but what if its deepest purpose is something far more intimate and transformative? What if it is, at its heart, a book about you —your states of consciousness, your imagination, your capacity to create? Far from being merely a collection of spiritual allegories or divine commandments, the Bible is a masterfully woven manual for manifestation. Every parable, prophecy, and poetic turn holds the key to unlocking the life you long to live. This isn’t to reduce its depth or diminish its sacredness. On the contrary, what makes the Bible so extraordinary is precisely how deliberately it has been crafted. It functions with the precision of a symbolic code—layered, psychological, and almost scientific in its structure. Each character is a state of being. Each journey, a transformation of consciousness. Each miracle, a demonstration of divine imagination brought into form. It teaches in the only langu...

Can we talk about how men translated the Bible and somehow missed the memo that the entire thing is written in symbolic language? They took metaphors meant for inner transformation and turned them into historical events and rules. It’s almost laughable—if it weren’t so devastating. Stories that were meant to awaken the divine imagination became tools for control. And why? Because the people holding the pen couldn’t grasp that the subconscious speaks in symbols. They read it with a literal mind—because they hadn’t cultivated the feminine side of their own being. Let’s be real: symbolic thinking has always been aligned with femininity. It’s receptive, intuitive, inward. It’s the subconscious, the imagination, the womb of creation. But guess what was also denied for centuries? Women’s access to education. To the scriptures. To interpretation . What a coincidence. If women had been allowed to read, to teach, to interpret—we might’ve seen the Bible for what it really is: a spiritual ma...

There’s a moment in the journey of self-discovery when you realise: to most people, what you’re doing looks completely mad. You’re reading the Bible not as a history book or a rulebook, but as a coded invitation to transform your inner world. You’re using imagination—not effort, not hustle—as your primary creative power. You’re assuming the feeling of your wish fulfilled, and expecting the world to conform. Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? But let’s be honest: the Bible has been with humanity for thousands of years. It’s the most printed, debated, quoted, and yet—somehow—misunderstood text in existence. If it's that enduring, would it not be foolish to dismiss its deeper message without at least trying to live it? Neville Goddard certainly thought so. To many, he probably did seem like a madman. He dared to declare that “God and your own wonderful human imagination are one.” He didn’t ask for blind belief—he challenged us to test it. To live as if the Bible’s metaphors and parables...

Recently, I’ve been watching the ceremonial laying in state of Pope Francis, observing the rituals that have become a central part of religious tradition. While there’s a certain solemnity to these events, I couldn’t help but think: how did these external practices of ritual grandeur overshadow the vivid imagery and symbolism that the Bible was meant to convey? Through the lens of Neville Goddard’s teachings , the Bible is not a historical account but a psychological manual —a guide to understanding the creative power of the imagination . The true essence of the Bible lies not in external rituals but in its symbolism, which points to states of consciousness , inner transformation , and the manifestation of our desires. Neville often emphasised that the Bible’s stories are metaphors for mental states and spiritual evolution, showing us how we can create our own reality through the power of imagination. Yet, over time, religious institutions have focused more on rituals and ceremoni...

If you grew up in a traditional Christian setting, you probably heard the stories of Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, and Judah presented as literal history. These were the heroes of the faith. The patriarchs. The chosen. The tales were told with flannelgraphs in Sunday school or preached from pulpits as evidence of how God has always guided, tested, and redeemed His people. But somewhere along the way, many of us start to feel a shift. We begin to wonder: Are these really historical events? Or are they something else—something richer, deeper, and more personal? Because to the rational mind, the stories often read like ancient myths or bedtime fables—talking snakes, ladders to heaven, multi-coloured coats, and babies born to centenarians. And yet, we’re told these are a true representation of God . Not just metaphorically true, but factually, historically true . And if we don’t believe that—if we dare to question the historicity—then what? Does the whole thing fall apart? This is where m...

One of the clearest signs that the Bible is not meant to be read literally lies in the unsettling nature of many of its family narratives. When interpreted at face value, these stories can appear incestuous, violent, or morally questionable. But when understood symbolically—as a map of the mind and its inner workings—these same stories take on profound psychological meaning. The ‘family’ becomes a network of thoughts and states of consciousness: the father a dominant belief, the mother the receptive subconscious, and the children the manifestations born from their union. What seems inappropriate on the surface is, in fact, a coded portrayal of how mental states interact and perpetuate themselves within us. This shift in perspective moves the Bible from a troubling historical account to a deeply relevant manual for inner transformation. Take, for instance, the story of Lot and his daughters . Literally interpreted, it’s deeply disturbing. But symbolically, Lot represents a lingering at...

There are countless stories, characters, and events in the Bible that simply do not make sense when read as literal or historical accounts. From talking serpents to parting seas, to genealogies that defy logic—these elements were never meant to be taken at face value. The true narrative of the Bible begins to emerge only when it is approached as a work of psychological symbolism . Each figure is a state of consciousness. Each event is a movement of the inner world. The Bible does not record history—it reveals the pattern of awakening . What appears bizarre or contradictory on the surface often holds profound meaning when viewed inwardly. That meaning is not imposed—it is discovered , when one begins to see the Bible as the map of the soul. The evidence for this symbolic reading is presented throughout this website , offering clarity on passages that defy literal understanding and revealing how these ancient stories mirror the journey of manifestation and self-realisation. The author ha...

If you come from a traditional Christian background, you may have been taught—like many of us were—that exploring different interpretations of the Bible is something to avoid. Especially anything that veers into symbolism or psychology. It can feel like betrayal. But I want to gently say: it’s okay to look again. You’re not turning your back on your faith by studying the Bible’s symbolic meaning. In fact, when you begin to see the inner, psychological message running through the stories—how each figure and moment speaks to your own inner life—you may find yourself closer to the heart of Scripture than ever before. I fully encourage you to explore this way of seeing. The symbolism isn’t arbitrary or abstract—it’s precise, powerful, and personal. And once you begin to understand it, I truly believe you’ll recognise it as the deeper truth the Bible has been telling all along.

The pervasive influence of literal interpretation in today's society highlights how deeply held beliefs—whether religious, societal, or personal—can become controlling forces in our lives. These beliefs, often accepted without question, can restrict our potential and limit our understanding of reality. This, ironically, mirrors the very themes presented in the Bible: the struggle against external forces that confine us, the need to break free from limiting beliefs, and the awakening of the inner self . The Literal and Symbolic: A Divided Approach The Bible contains both literal accounts of historical events and symbolic stories that reveal profound truths about the nature of consciousness and personal transformation. However, many people today continue to approach the Bible with a literal mindset , missing its deeper, symbolic meanings that can guide us toward inner freedom. Egypt: A Symbol of Mental Bondage In the Bible, Egypt is often depicted as a place of mental sl...

Because obviously, we know better… We’ve All Done It Let’s be honest: if life came with a manual, most of us would use it as a coaster. Or lose it under the sofa with that one sock, seven pens, and your will to exercise. And yet— plot twist —it does come with a manual. A deep, ancient, metaphor-packed, wildly symbolic, occasionally confusing, and definitely misused one: the Bible. The Manual, Misread But instead of reading it like the rich spiritual blueprint it is, most people either: Treat it like a rulebook from a cranky cosmic parent Avoid it entirely because “Leviticus said something weird once” Use it as a prop in dramatic Facebook arguments Only open it when trying to look spiritual while low-key judging someone Not Just Sandals and Smiting Here’s the truth: the Bible isn’t just about sandals, smiting, or suspicious fish dinners. It’s a manual for consciousness . A map for navigating the mind. A poetic codebook for manifestation, imagination, healing, a...

“God is spirit: and those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.” — John 4:24 A Reflection on the Loss of the Living Presence Not through malice—but through misunderstanding. Much of mainstream Christianity has unintentionally turned the living presence of God into a remote figure—someone seated far off in the heavens, detached from the daily experience of man. By placing God outside of the individual, it has made Him unreachable, unknowable, and conditional. In doing so, it has killed the immediate God —the God who, as Neville Goddard and the mystics understood, lives within . The Real Culprit? A Literal Reading of Scripture This is not simply a critique of tradition, but a call to reawaken the meaning behind it. The true weapon in this unintentional crucifixion of God is a literal interpretation of the Bible. By reading Scripture as external history instead of psychological symbolism, the church has transformed the Bible into a book about other people —long ago and...